CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISING

You are able to order additional chocolates for collection on the next Parade night by clicking the following link: Additional Chocolate Request

Term Four 2008

Labour weekend SQN Camp

25th -27th October

Cadets arrive at base 7.30am Saturday

Please bring Raincoats

Squadron Dine in

Tuesday the 11th of November

East Coast Bays RSA

Arrive 6:30pm, Seated at 7pm

Final Parade

1st December

Cadets Night

8th December

Coming Events dates TBA

Proficiency Team Day

Advanced Team Day

Term Two 2008

Monday 30th June - Change of Command Parade

Cadets are to arrive at 6.30 sharp. Uniforms are to be of the highest standard. This includes hair to

be tidy and off the shoulders females hair in bun nets.

Remember to Bring a change of clothes for activities following parade and a plate of food.

Basic : Sweet

Prof / Adv / NCO's : Savoury

Sausage sizzle and drinks provided.

25 April - ANZAC Day Parade

Held at the East Coast Bays RSA, Bute Road, Browns Bay. Cadets are to meet at 8am in uniform. Bring your named jersey just in case.

5 May - Term Two

First Parade night for Term Two.

NOTE: DATE CHANGE -

The Mt Ruapehu Tramp will now be 23-25 May

23-25 May - Mt Ruapehu Advanced / NCO Tramp

The briefing for this tramp will be held on the 5th May. You can download the information by clicking on the following links. The cost for the camp is $40 and it is limited to 14 cadets. Ruapehu Word Doc

Info for Ruapehu PDF

Term One 2008

29 February - 2 March Basic Building Camp

This is the first year cadets first camp.  Held at the Squadron HQ this is an important camp that prepares the cadets for our future camps and activities.

15-17 February Pinnacles Prof and Adv Tramp

Tramp to the Pinnacles in Thames. Great tramp with some amazing views. Cadets traveled down by bus on the Friday night and tramped up to the Pinnacles. Swimming at Hofmans Pool on the Sunday was a nice way to finish the weekend.

4 February First Parade Night for 2008

Welcome back to our cadets and welcome to our new cadets for 2008. You need to be at the HQ at 6:30pm. If you are new to the Squadron or looking to join you will need to attend in School Uniform with paper and pen. Officers and the Committee will be available to talk to parents at 7:15pm after Parade.

Term FOUR 2007

Squadron Training Programme

You can download an example of the Training Programme (Excel) for the 2007 Year here, it also includes all the dates of weekend activities.

10 December Cadets Night

Fun night for cadets. No uniform required.  Games, and movie to finish the year off. The Squadron provided softdrinks and snacks

3 December Final Parade, Award night and Promotions

Held at the Squadron this Parade ecognised the work and endeavours of the cadets. All parents were invited to attend.  This Parade was also the Change of Command Parade. PLTOFF Andrew Judge took over the role of Cadet Unit Commander and FLTLT Nick Epsom takes the role of Executive Officer.

13 November Squadron Dine In

This year the Dine In was at the ECBRSA.  There were 142 people in attendance. A very enjoyable evening where the cadets were able to experience a fromal dining in following Air Force etiquette.

20-22 October  LABOUR WEEKEND CAMP

Unfortunately due to the weather we and calving on the farm we go to this camp was cancelled. All flights will have other activities scheduled over the coming weeks though. Proficiency Flight and Advance Flight have activities planned for the weekend 9-11 November. 

Term TWO 2007

16 Sept Battle of Britain Parade

Parade held at the Auckland Memorial Museum for all the Auckland Squadrons. All cadets are expected to attend this Parade.

7-9 Sept Squadron Building Camp

This camp is for the entire Squadron and is held down at the HQ. The Sea Cadets and Cadet Corps have been invited to attend. This is a catered camp and has some interesting activities to challenge and build teamwork.

26 August Eden Roskil Shoot

6 SQN defends the trophy for target shooting in the Auckland ATC region. Good luck to the team.

17-19 August Prof and Adv Winter Tramp

The Squadron river crossing training camp. Held in Waitawheta, the cadets go down on Friday night and then tramp in on the Saturday. The cadets cross the river seven times and complete a pack float. It is an enjoyable tramp.

Term ONE 2007

7 July Brass Band Nationals March - Takapuna

Our Squadron was asked to provide cadets for this competition. The cadets marched with banners with the different bands names on them. There were 27 bands in this competition. The cadets looked very smart and represented the SQN well.

23-24 June Basic Introduction Tramp (postponed until first weekend of 2nd term)

Basic Flights first tramp with the Squadron.  Held in the Waitakere's this camp introduced the new cadets to bush travel and skills. Orienteering and First Aid was also covered in the weekends training.  A successful camp held at the Barn SIte this year.

16 June Basic Training Day

This was the first opportunity for Basic Flight Cadets to have a shoot after completing their tests. The day also included a mud run at RNZAF Base Auckland, Hobsonville. There were some good results from the days shoot and we hope to see some cadets on the shooting teams soon.

10 June ECBRSA Sports Day

Sports Day put on by the East Coast Bays RSA. This activity was mainly for Basic Flight but other cadets attended.  The afternoon was held at the RSA included pool, darts and indoor bowls. The RSA put on soft drinks and chips for the cadets. A fun afternoon on a rainy day. 

9 June DMT Drill Competition

Drill competition held at RNZAF Base Auckland, Hobsonville for a team of cadets from the Squadron to compete against the other Auckland ATC units. 6 SQN came 3rd this year and put together a effective routine with some snappy drill demonstrated. Well done to the team.

1-4 June Whangaporoa Camp

This camp is for Prof and above and was held over the Queens Birthday weekend. Activities included a day exercise, navigation, abseiling and target shooting. A very enjoyable camp. The camp went very well and included the Navy obsticle course on the Monday.

18-20 May Advanced and NCO Tramp - Mt Tongariro

This tramp went very well arriving on the Friday night and a nice clear day on the Saturday. The hut was full (incl our group of 15). The Blue and Emerald lakes were spectacular and the photos are in the gallery.

6 May ATC Sports Day

Held at Mt Roskil Boys Grammar School this is a competition between all the Auckland ATC Squadrons. Cadets participate in Soccer and Volleyball in the morning, and Touch Rugby and Non stop Cricket in the afternoon. Cadets need to meet at the school gym at 8:30 and can be picked up at 4:30pm. There will be a sausage sizzle so bring some money or bring a cut lunch. SQN T-shirt is to be worn ($15 on the day), or a dark blue shirt.

25 April ANZAC Day Parade

The Squadron participated in the Dawn and Civic Parades held at the Browns Bay Cenotaph. We also provided the Cenotaph Guard at the Takapuna Cenotaph for the Civic Parade. All Cadets were expected to attend as part of their community service. A very good turn out with 72 cadets involved. Well done for supporting the RSA.

18 April Poppy Day Collection

The Squadron supported the East Coast Bays RSA with their Pappy Day collection in Browns Bay and Albany. A good number of cadets attended throughout the day.

31 March - 1 April First Term Squadron Camp

This camp was for the entire Squadron.  The camp was held at Camp Maynard in Albany. Activities included confidence course, orienteering, canoeing, leadership. The Advanced Flight were able to go for a flight in a Devon aircraft at Dairy Flat Air Field. This camp reinforced what the first year cadets learnt on their Basic Building Camp.

16-18 March Basic Building Camp

This is the first camp for the new cadets held at the Squadron HQ in Devonport. Cadets arrived on the Friday night and took part in Leadership, team building, and bush craft skills. The instruction focused on preparation for the upcoming Squadron Camp at the end of the month.  Cadets were accommodated in Air Force tents. PHOTOS now in gallery!

16-18 Feb Prof/Adv Pinnacles Tramp

Tramp for the Advanced and Proficiency Flights to the Pinnacles in Thames Valley. Very good attendance and an enjoyable tramp. Arrived on the Friday night and camped in the valley. Saturday morning the cadets tramped to the Pinnacles Hut. A bit cloudy but still worth the view.  Hoffman's Pool on the Sunday is always a highlight. Photos now in the gallery!

5 Feb. First Parade 2007 - 9a Achilles Ave, Devonport Arrive 6:30pm

New cadets welcomed for the new training year. There was about 40 new interested cadets at this parade and made a total of around 80 on parade.

2-3 Feb. NCO Training Days

Training in the new Drill Rifle and final planning for the first term for NCO's. This was a most productive weekend and set the Squadron up for the start of the year.